The idea of piloting fish farming in Kono, Moyamba and Koinadugu districts by Fambul Tok was a result of earlier district consultations held with Peace Mothers. Through interactive discussions, the Peace Mothers debated different ways in which to embark on development activities in their various communities. During these sessions, two promising leads emerged — the introduction… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2012
Ex-combatant apologises for killing hundreds of villagers in Kailahun
A former rebel of the now-defunct Revolutionary United Front (RUF) of Sierra Leone has openly apologized and asked the people of Kailahun district to forgive him, adding that he was, in one way or another, responsible for launching deadly attacks on local villages during the war. The former Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) specialist, known as… Read more »
From “Ex-Combatants” to “Peace Parents”
There are occasional moments in this work when people, activities, resources, and timing all align, and there’s a powerful experience that grabs you in the pit of your stomach, leaving you feeling – This is what it is all for. Thursday, May 10th was one of those moments for me, with the workshop Fambul Tok… Read more »
Civil Society Platform Engages Waterloo Community on Non-Violence
The Civil Society Platform on non-violence, which consist of Fambul Tok, the Campaign for Good Governance and the Sierra Leone Youth Empowerment Organisation has showcased what many people described as a step in the right direction towards tolerance and a violent-free pre- and post-2012 elections in Sierra Leone. For the past three weeks, the Platform… Read more »
Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Saba Saba
This profile of Saba Saba is the final entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone. You can catch… Read more »
Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Dengue Fever
This profile of Dengue Fever is the twelfth entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone. Take a look… Read more »
Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
This profile of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars is the eleventh entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone. … Read more »
Masongbo Peace Mothers on Cassava Production
Immediately after their bonfire and reconciliation ceremonies in Madina village, Masongbo section, Makari Gbanti chiefdom, Bombali district last year, Bombali district staff, like their colleagues in other districts, encouraged community members to work as one family. The idea of peace mothers in Masongbo section was enthusiastically embraced for the fact that women have not been working… Read more »
Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Mashrou’ Leila
This profile of Mashrou’ Leila is the tenth entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone. Take a look… Read more »
Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Bhi Bhiman
This profile of Bhi Bhiman is the ninth entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone. Take a look… Read more »
PPP News and Events
Peace mother becomes first female town chief in Darsalam
A peace mother who was charged with the task of charge coordinating activities of her colleagues in Darsalam,Kasunko chiefdom Koinadugu district was recently chosen as the very first female town chief ever in the history of Darsalam 1 in Kasunko Kakelain chiefdom Koinadugu district. Madam Neneh Binta Barrie was... Read More >
68 Teacher coordinators undergo training on transitional justice /management of school clubs
A total of sixty eight teacher cooridinators from 34 junior secondary schools in Kailahun.Moyamba,Pujehun and Koinadugu districts have just concluded training sessions in various district headquarters towns. These sessions helped teachers to strengthen their work on transitional justice and management of peace clubs in their various districts.It was organised... Read More >